CT scans
Rotating X-ray pictures
CT scans are medical imaging procedures that use X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
CT stands for computed tomography.
The technique reveals internal structures—bones, organs, blood vessels, tumors—that ordinary X-rays cannot clearly distinguish.
The CT scan showed no signs of internal bleeding.
Imaging via cross-sections
- cross-sectionalCut through perpendicularly
- slicePortion cut off
- voxel3D image element
- windowingDividing screen into panes
attenuation · detector · helical · spiral · volumetric · thin-slice · gantry · perfusion
Pigment for changing hues
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- bariumSoft silvery alkaline element
- intravenousInto the vein
- enhancementIncrease in quality
bolus · opacification · vascularity · extravasation · allergy · anaphylaxis · creatinine · hydration
Evaluative selection process
- detectionAct of finding something
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- stagingPreparing for presentation
lesions · tumors · cancer · fractures · hemorrhage · embolism · aneurysm · infection
Torso's lower cavity
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
- pelvisBony basin at waist
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- skullHead's bone casing
brain · organs · skeleton · ribs · heart · liver · kidneys · pancreas
Doctor analyzing medical images
- reportingConveying documented information
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- PETNuclear medicine imaging
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
fluoroscopy · interventional · image-guided · neuroradiology · interpretation
Penetrating diagnostic beam
- doseQuantity of medicine
- exposureState of being unprotected
- millisievertsRadiation dose units
- shieldingProtecting from harm
tomography
Imaging via cross-sections
- cross-sectionalCut through perpendicularly
- slicePortion cut off
- voxel3D image element
windowing · attenuation · detector · helical · spiral · volumetric · thin-slice · gantry · perfusion · angiography
dye
Pigment for changing hues
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- bariumSoft silvery alkaline element
- intravenousInto the vein
enhancement · bolus · opacification · vascularity · extravasation · allergy · anaphylaxis · creatinine · hydration · timing
screening
Evaluative selection process
- detectionAct of finding something
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
staging · lesions · tumors · cancer · fractures · hemorrhage · embolism · aneurysm · infection · inflammation
abdomen
Torso's lower cavity
skull · brain · organs · skeleton · ribs · heart · liver · kidneys · pancreas · spleen
radiologist
Doctor analyzing medical images
ultrasound · fluoroscopy · interventional · image-guided · neuroradiology · interpretation
X-ray
Penetrating diagnostic beam
- doseQuantity of medicine
- exposureState of being unprotected
- millisievertsRadiation dose units
shielding · ionizing · lead apron · risk-benefit · carcinogenic
- Vision Technologyfacial recognition, image recognition, machine vision, computer vision, optical sensors
- medical testsblood test, blood tests, X-ray, urine tests, MRI
- outpatient carecheckup, check-up, checkups, physical exam, well visits
- visual aidspicture, pictures, photo, photos, image
- oncologycancer, tumor, carcinoma, metastasis, malignancy
- orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, bone fracture, joint replacement, hip replacement
CT scansMRIs
Body imaging via magnets
magnetic resonance imaging · ultrasound · sonography · X-rays · PET scans
CT scansphysical examination
Medical evaluation of body
palpation · visual inspection · exploratory surgery · auscultation · clinical examination